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Technical Westergard roadster at GNRS

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by torchmen49, Jan 31, 2013.

  1. torchmen49
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    The Harry Westergard roadster received the Bruce Meyer Hot Rod Preservation award at the GNRS, too cool.
     

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  2. slddnmatt
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    Wish I would of hit the buy it now when it was on ebay when it first surfaced........
     
  3. torchmen49
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    No kidding! Quite the history that car turned out to have. Luckily nobody ever took that windshield off and turned it into a "Street Rod", it's identity would have been lost forever.


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  4. Floorboardinit
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    Does anybody have photos of it from back in the day? JohnnyA
     

  5. Mr48chev
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    Off hand I couldn't find any. Plenty of cars inspired by or attributed to but no early photo of that car with the windshield done and the car finished.
     
  6. hotrod40coupe
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    Here is a close up of the sign.

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  7. VoodooTwin
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    That car was on eBay? Do you (or anyone else here) happen to have a copy of the ad? I'd love to read what it said.
     
  8. sylvian
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    Here's a pic I took of the car.

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  9. roddin-shack
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    Wow! it was on E-Bay? What did it sell for anybody know?
     
  10. torchmen49
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    Can't help you with add, I believe there was a post here in the HAMB about it. From what I remember there was a buy it now of $1000, and there was 11 guys who viewed it and passed!!!!!! WTF??


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  11. John Denich
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    Yes it was ebay.....and not for what you would think! I missed the buy it now button by a minute!
     
  12. Rem
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    I really like the car with its custom touches, but that bashed-in tank at the rear does somewhat irritate me :)
     
  13. hombres ruin
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    It was a high light of the GNRS to see this icon of hot rodding,amazing car. Here are some pics i took,i looked at this ride for at least 40 mins
     

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  16. VoodooTwin
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    Well, with that damaged gas tank, I can understand why.......! ;):p
     
  17. cleatus
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    Harry was heavily into circle track racing. I believe the smashed in tank was from push car use & therefore integral to this being 'his' personal everyday beater hotrod.
    Here are a couple of pics of his race car. The track is the infamous (and long-gone) 'Lazy J' here in Sacramento.
     

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  18. verde742
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    Looked like a Jeepster W.S. to me.....


    after 65 , never, ever, trust a fart.........
     
  19. torchmen49
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    Curt, you're right about the tank being damaged my push starts at the track.


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  20. cleatus
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    In the photo of the three guys standing in front of his race car, that is Harry on the right, and on the left is (I believe) Butler Ruygaard, for whom Harry built a very cool custom.
    Behind Butler is Harry's little house next to his mother-in-law's house (before his wife dumped him).
     
  21. 64Cyclone
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  22. All of us that saw it on Ebay think the same thing....
     
  23. torchmen49
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    It made me smile, and realize that many take this hobby way too serious and forget what it's supposed to be about... having fun.


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  24. 49ratfink
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    wonder if the old guy that owned it for so long and sold it on ebay is following the story of the car?
     
  25. 64Cyclone
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    I was just affraid they were going to roll it. :eek:
     
  26. fab32
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    I remember when it was listed on Ebay and thought the next time it would be on the internet it would be shown at some shop getting the '40 style windshield taken off and a stock one replacing it. Wouldn't that just rot your socks if indeed you had done that and later found out the true history.:eek::mad:

    Frank
     
  27. well it was bought off ebay by a good hamb member who i am sure will chime in sooner or later.
    Al.
     
  28. Fogger
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    I find it difficult to understand why the pushed in gas tank wasn't replaced, but it certainly is the owners choice. It really detracts from the look. Not saying it should be restored but................
     
  29. cleatus
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    Durp - they should fix that crack in the liberty bell too, huh?
     
  30. hiboy32
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    Great update on the 1000$ roadster. What is the latest update on the 36?

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